Woodland Acres Public Housing Westwego, LA
Profile last updated · Data vintage: HUD FY2025
Woodland Acres is a Public Housing community in Westwego, LA with 74 units reporting 97% occupancy. Assisted residents pay about $319/month on average. The property reported a typical wait of roughly 10 months.
74
total units
97%
occupancy
$319
avg resident rent
10 mo
reported wait
Resident & program facts (HUD-reported)
| Program(s) | Public Housing |
|---|---|
| Address | 528 Mississippi St, Westwego, LA 70094 Map → |
| Average household income | $15,454/yr |
| Average personal income | $5,058/yr |
| People per unit | 3.1 |
| Moved in within last year | 22% |
| Households below 30% AMI | 82% |
| Households below 50% AMI | 92% |
| One-bedroom share | 11% |
How to apply at Woodland Acres
Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
- Call or visit the management office at 528 Mississippi St, Westwego; ask if the waitlist is open and request an application.
- Gather ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and proof of all income. Applications are always free.
- Claim eligible preferences (homelessness, veteran, local residency) with documentation.
- Respond fast to interview letters; verify rent expectations against your budget (~$319/mo average here).
Other subsidized housing in Westwego
- Mid City Heights Public Housing
- Beechgrove Homes LIHTCPB Section 8
- Claiborne Homes I LIHTCPB Section 8
Nearby subsidized housing (within ~10 km)
| Property | Location | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Lor/ros Residences LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waggaman | 2.4 km |
| Floral Acres Ii Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Waggaman | 2.4 km |
| St. Bakhita Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | Marrero | 3.5 km |
| Ames Gardens Estates LIHTCPB Section 8 | Marrero | 3.5 km |
| Building 12 LIHTCPB Section 8 | Marrero | 3.5 km |
| Cypress Place Apts PB Section 8 | Marrero | 3.7 km |
| Cypress Place Formerly 1500 Westwood LIHTCPB Section 8 | Marrero | 3.7 km |
| Ruby Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | Marrero | 3.7 km |
← All subsidized housing in Westwego
Frequently asked questions
What kind of subsidy does Woodland Acres have?
Public Housing. Public housing: owned by the local housing authority, with rents set at about 30% of household income. Apply through the authority.
How much is rent at Woodland Acres?
Residents report average rents near $319/month in HUD administrative data. Under most federal programs you pay roughly 30% of adjusted income — your actual amount depends on household income and unit size.
How do I apply at Woodland Acres?
Contact the management office at 528 Mississippi St in Westwego. Ask whether the waitlist is open, request an application, and claim any preferences you qualify for. There is never a fee to apply for HUD-subsidized housing.